The majority of UK drivers are opposed to new European Union (EU) MOT test regulations, according to a survey from the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM).
According to the survey, 60 per cent of IAM members thought that the current UK system, where an MOT test is carried after three years, should stay in place. Under the current system, subsequent tests are carried out every year in a 3-1-1 cycle. Only 29 per cent supported the new EU system for MOTs, which sees tests conducted every four years. This system sees further tests take place every two years in a 4-2-2 cycle.
Most European countries use the latter system and the UK government is currently considering introducing this format.
IAM chief executive, Simon Best said he was wary of “abandoning our well-established and accepted cycle of MOT testing”. Instead, Mr Best recommended a careful review of the current MOT check format. “Before any change to the system, the government should commission a review to assure motorists that MOT tests are safe, reliable and consistent”.
